How to Make Hummus From Scratch

Once you master the art of cooking beans, the world is your oyster. You can save money, control the ingredients you add to your food, and generally feel like a boss in the kitchen.

With that in mind, allow us to demonstrate how easy it is to make your own hummus – from scratch!

This 6-ingredient recipes starts with quick-soaking your chickpeas – which takes about 1 hour. And then cooking, which takes 1 more hour. Just like that you went from dry chickpeas to cooked chickpeas in 2 hours. You’re already a pro!

Once your chickpeas are tender, drain and add them to a food processor. Throw in some garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and salt – the basics. A little olive oil adds creaminess and flavor, but it can be subbed with water if you’re avoiding oil.

Blend until creamy and smooth. Then add in fresh herbs or any other flavor you crave: think roasted jalapeño, roasted red pepper, lots of basil, lots of cilantro, or even curry paste! The sky is the limit.

We hope you LOVE this hummus! It’s:

CreamyHeartyLemonyGarlic-infusedEasy to makeCustomizable& SO delicious

Keep this hummus on hand when you need a quick snack or spread. Our favorite way to enjoy hummus recently has been on top of gluten-free toast. Spread with hummus and then top with mashed avocado, nutritional yeast, and pepper flake! Next-level avocado toast!

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How to Make Hummus From Scratch

How to make hummus from scratch with simple methods and 6 wholesome ingredients. Creamy, garlicky, hearty, and big in flavor! Customizable, easy to make, and a classic recipe to have on hand!

Prep Time1hour15minutes

Cook Time1hour

Total Time2hours15minutes

Servings:6(1/3-cup servings)

Category:
Dip, Snack

Cuisine:
Gluten-Free, Mediterranean-Inspired, Vegan

Freezer-friendly:
No

Does it keep?
7 Days

Ingredients

HUMMUS

1cupchickpeas*(uncooked / dry)

1stripkombu (seaweed for improved digestion // optional)

3clovesgarlic(crushed + skins removed)

1/3cuptahini

2Tbsplemon juice

3/4tspsea salt

1Tbspolive oil (if avoiding oil, sub water or more lemon juice)

1 Dashgarlic powder(optional)

1/4cupfresh herbs (such as cilantro, parsley, or basil // optional)

FOR SERVING optional

Pita chips

Cucumber

Red bell pepper

Instructions

Add (uncooked) chickpeas to a large pot and cover with 2 inches water. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 1 minute. Then cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 1 hour. This is a quick method. Alternatively, soak overnight or at least 6 hours in cool water.

Drain and rinse chickpeas and add back to the pot. Cover with 2 inches water and add kombu (optional) for improved digestibility.

Bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender (but not mushy). Drain.

Add cooked chickpeas to a food processor or high-speed blender along with garlic, tahini, lemon juice, sea salt, and olive oil (or water). Blend until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

At this point, you can add garlic powder and herbs (optional). Blend and taste. Adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt for saltiness, lemon juice for acidity, garlic for “zing,” tahini for nuttiness, or fresh herbs for color and herbal flavor.

If the hummus is quite thick, add water (or additional oil) to thin until a creamy dip has formed. Enjoy as is with vegetables, pita, or crackers.